The Nigerian Journal of Animal Science (NJAS) is an official publication of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) that is published three times a year in one volume. The Journal publishes carefully peer-reviewed original research articles on various farm and laboratory animals covering diverse areas such as production, management, health, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feedstuff, breeding and genetics, reproduction, animal products, biotechnology, socio-economics, extension, farming systems and crop/livestock interactions within the context of sustainable livestock production among others.  Review articles should cover new development in a field of livestock production.

Current Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2025)

Published: 2026-06-02

Articles

Proximate Composition, Phytochemicals and Heavy Metals in Natural Colourants Applied to Meat Processing and Their Effects on Storage and Sensory Properties of Spatchcock Chicken

A.E Talabi , D. Zahradeen, S.B. Abdu, M. Jibir, R. Yaqoob

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Assessment of Internal and External Egg Qualities of Some Poultry Species

A.A. Adeoye

13-21

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Nutritional and Economic Evaluation of Snail Offal Meal as a Protein Source in the Diets of Growing African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata)

Y.A. Popoola, T.O. Olorungbohunmi, S. Ajijola, A.B. Idowu, A.O. Adedotun, M.O. Olalere, A.O. Owosibo, B.E. Olatundun, O.T. Ajayi, O.A. Abraham, O.J. Omole

22-28

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Growth performance and blood parameters of grower pigs fed diet supplemented with multi-enzyme complex

B.A. Makanjuola, B.A. Boladuro, J. Moreki, O.A. Adesehinwa, A.S. Dunmade, A.O.K Adesehinwa

29-38

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Carcass Characteristics, Haemato-Biochemical Indices and Antioxidant Status of Weaned Pigs Fed Diets Supplemented with Varying Levels of Fresh Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare)

M.O. Aduloju, A.O. Ayeni, A.A. Akintomide, A.N. Fajemisin

39-53

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Effects of Dietary Siam Weed (Chromoleana odorata) Leaf Meal on the Growth Performance, Blood Profile and Meat Quality Attributes of Broiler Chickens

M.O. Yahaya, O.T. Aladenola, O.O. Awodola-Peters, E.T. Bajomo, A.A. Olaniyi, M.O. Bolarinwa, A.A. Saka, T.I. Ijadunola

54-65

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Performance, Gut Microbial Status and Meat Quality of Weaned Pigs Fed Diets Supplemented with Fresh Waterleaf

Y.F. Olaremu, A.A. Akintomide, O.A. Ayeni, O.B. Faluyi

66-76

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Effect of bio-digested cage layer manure and bio-digested pig manure on the carcass traits and blood profile of growing cockerels

O.A. Obasa, T.E. Saka, O.A. Fasae, A.A. Adeyemo, A.M. Oyeleke, K.O. Babalola, O.W. Ibrahim, M.A. Sanni, A.A. Abiala

77-93

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Evaluation of Synbiotic Effect of Curry Leaf (Ocimum Canum) with Probiotic (Lactobacillus subtilis) on the Performance and Gut Morphology of Broiler Chickens

E.A. Salihu, G.S. Bawa, J.J. Omage, W. Buba, S.Y. Tanko, Y.L. Yunana, O.M. Akanbi

94-107

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Effect of Intercropping on Growth Parameters, Chemical and Mineral Composition on Maize-Forage Legumes

B.M. Yilwatda, A. Musa, Y.M. Ishiaku, C.U. Idachaba, T. Zakka, U. Abdullahi

109-119

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Comparative Efficacy of Three Semen Extenders for Preserving Bunaji and Friesian-Bunaji Cross Bull Semen during Cooled Storage

F.I. Amama, L.A. Ademu, K.J. Onaleye

120-130

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Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Nitrogen Retention of Growing Bucks Fed Gamba Grass Supplemented with Acacia Leaf Meal-Based Concentrates

F.A. Adewuyi, S.B. Adamu, L.G. Asheikh, B.M. Munza, A.Y. Girgiri, F.I. Abbator, N.K. Alade

132-144

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Nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance and rumen metabolites profile of growing Yankasa rams fed Brachiaria ruziziensis with concentrate mixture ratios in a total mixed ration

S.A. Ahmed, Y.M. Ishiaku, H. Ibrahim, S.G. Salisu, R.T. Sani, U.M. Ibrahim

145-155

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Effects of graded levels of Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) forages fertilized with rabbit urine on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaner rabbits

M.A. Haruna, A. Musa, S.M. Yashim, M.R. Hassan

156-168

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